Fedora Guide to Useful Linux Documentation

Using the PostgreSQL Database

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Tutorial on setting up PostgreSQL and the additional Red Hat management tools included with Fedora. PostgreSQL is directly competitive with "serious" databases like Microsoft SQL Server, and it would be great to promote it. The provisional title is not great, but PostgreSQL may not have enough name recognition that we can dispense with having "Database" somewhere in the title.

Free Java on Fedora

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Overview of the Free Java stack now included with Fedora. Target audience would probably be existing Java developers familiar with proprietary Java development. The ["JavaFAQ"] on this Wiki has some information that may be useful as a start point.

Python Development on Fedora

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Python is a de-facto standard for Fedora development, so we probably ought to encourage more people to learn it ! There are already lots of good material on-line, such Dive Into Python , so perhaps this tutorial should focus on setting up Fedora for Python development.

Installing a Simple Gateway Server

Tutorial explains how to set up a simple gateway server for a small or home networked environment. Content is out of date but approached complete. Needs owner, polish, and updating. Would you like to adopt this orphaned document?

Writing HAL Policies

Mobile Devices

Fedora has support and tools for using a number of mobile devices, including phones and PDAs. This guide would explain how to use the tools; it could provide a shortened list of phones most likely to work, but should really link out to other sources that maintain this information.